Keep Cork Meeting returns to showcase Cork’s business events potential
Evelyn O'Sullivan, Caroline O'Reilly and Anne Cahill, Cork Convention Bureau launch Keep Cork Meeting.
Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) will hold its annual business events showcase, Keep Cork Meeting, at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday, April 10.
The annual business event will bring together key players in the region’s conference and events industry.
Now in its 11th year, the event aims to strengthen Cork’s reputation as a premier destination for conferences, meetings, and corporate events.
With over 40 exhibitors participating this year including hotels, venues, activity providers, and event companies Keep Cork Meeting provides a unique networking platform for local businesses and event planners.
A key feature of this year’s event is the return of the Conference Ambassador Clinic, designed to encourage more bids for international meetings and conferences.
These clinics will advise individuals who are considering bringing a major conference or event to the region of the practical and financial supports available through Cork Convention Bureau and Fáilte Ireland.
Cork’s business events sector is poised for significant growth.
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In the first quarter of 2025 alone, Cork Convention Bureau has already submitted bids for conferences that, if successful, will bring 3,900 delegates to the city between 2026 and 2027, delivering an estimated €5.7 million to the local economy.
Evelyn O’Sullivan, Manager of Cork Convention Bureau said: “The business tourist contributes three times more to the local economy than the leisure tourist and many are now extending their stays by two to four days, which presents a huge growth opportunity.
“We are here to support anyone looking to bring a conference to Cork with expert advice and practical assistance. Our goal is to inspire local companies to think of Cork first when planning their next corporate event,” she added.
Keep Cork Meeting will run from 7:30am to 11:30am, offering attendees the chance to explore top-tier business events offerings, from accommodation and unique venues to local experiences and interactive activities.
A buffet breakfast, networking opportunities and prizes will also be available.
Established in 2007, Cork Convention Bureau is a public-private partnership dedicated to promoting Cork as a business tourism destination, generating opportunities for the region.
It operates as part of Visit Cork, which also promotes leisure tourism through the Pure Cork brand.
For more information, visit www.corkconventionbureau.com or www.purecork.ie.
